senior sous chef - Nurturing and Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves fostering a positive work environment, maintaining high food safety standards, and ensuring an excellent guest experience. Benefits include a bonus scheme, access to earnings before payday, and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free shift meals from our menu plus 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition through our Wok Star program

Pension

Holiday

Training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Creating a caring and supportive environment for the team.
• Ensuring high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Managing kitchen financials including gross profit and stock control.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

The Senior Sous Chef will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for both team members and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure outstanding results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintaining impeccable food safety, health, and safety standards; understanding and managing kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience ensuring high standards in food safety, health, safety, and financial management of a kitchen.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and effectively.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free shift meals from our menu plus 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition through our Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle to work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips are paid directly to the team; amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are at guest discretion, not guaranteed, and are not considered wages.